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Funeral and wake catering in Capel Cross, Kent
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Capel Cross.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Pub wakes
Book the van in Capel Cross
Funeral and wake catering in Capel Cross, cooked to order
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. For memorial gatherings and gatherings after the committal, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Capel Cross, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Capel Cross: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Capel Cross?
Marden station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Capel Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Capel Cross?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Capel Cross?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
In Capel Cross and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Marden station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Capel Cross: halls, homes and travel
Capel Cross is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For wakes in Capel Cross, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Capel Cross is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Capel Cross, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN12 postcode area. Streets in the area include Grovehurst Lane and Goudhurst Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Broad Ford (1 mile south), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile south-east), Smallbridge (1 mile south) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.8 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Where the van can park in Capel Cross
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
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What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Capel Cross; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We serve when people are ready.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch